The Ruins of Europe (2017)

“I was Hamlet. I stood on the coast and spoke with the surf BLABLA. At my back, the ruins of Europe.” In free dive, in the manner of the Ophelia/Electra of Heiner Müller’s Hamletmachine (1977) which accompanies the story plot, we set out into the ruins of a Europe set adrift. Guided by Faustine du Couvent, a young Parisian woman with a dark and poetic energy, The Ruins of Europe is an eminently personal object that unfurls nervously, with the aid of archive television images, in order to draw the portrait of a society that is falling apart.

Director: Ira A. Goryainova
Runtime: 47 min
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Country: Belgium
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ruins of Europe about?
“I was Hamlet. I stood on the coast and spoke with the surf BLABLA. At my back, the ruins of Europe.” In free dive, in the manner of the Ophelia/Electra of Heiner Müller’s Hamletmachine (1977) which accompanies the story plot, we set out into the ruins of a Europe set adrift. Guided by Faustine du Couvent, a young Parisian woman with a dark and poetic energy, The Ruins of Europe is an eminently personal object that unfurls nervously, with the aid of archive television images, in order to draw the portrait of a society that is falling apart.
Who directed The Ruins of Europe?
The Ruins of Europe was directed by Ira A. Goryainova.
How long is The Ruins of Europe?
The Ruins of Europe has a runtime of 47m (47 minutes).
Where was The Ruins of Europe produced?
The Ruins of Europe was produced in Belgium.